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French verbs come in many tenses. Lucky for you, French tutor Carol Beth L. is back with a lesson on conjugating verbs in the future tense...
So you know how to conjugate regular verbs and some irregular verbs in le présent. You are also familiar with the passé composé, and maybe even the imparfait. But when you're speaking French, you don't just need to talk about what you did yesterday and today. You also need to talk about what you will do tomorrow! Among French verb tenses, le futur b …
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French Grammar Rules: Conjugating Verbs in "Le Futur" Tense

French verbs come in many tenses. Lucky for you, French tutor Carol Beth L. is back with a lesson on conjugating verbs in the future tense...
So you know how to conjugate regular verbs and some irregular verbs in le présent. You are also familiar with the passé composé, and maybe even the imparfait. But when you're speaking French, you don't just need to talk about what you did yesterday and today. You also need to talk about what you will do tomorrow! Among French verb tenses, le futur b

How to Use Fun, Creative Songs to Teach Spanish to Kids

Experts say kids should begin learning other languages at a young age  the younger the better. And with over 37 million Spanish-speaking residents in the U.S., making it the second most common language after English, learning Spanish is a great choice! But how can you make Spanish lessons for kids fun?
Singing with your children is a great way to introduce Spanish lessons for kids!
Start with the ABCs.
Spanish lessons for kids should always start with the ABCs. This Spanish alphabe

Is Japanese Hard to Learn? Find out the Truth

Learning any new language can seem difficult at first. If you're feeling apprehensive about learning Japanese, these tips from language tutor Carol Beth L. can help.
Is Japanese hard to learn? Many people say so. I believe the answer can be yes or noor bothdepending on the individual. Japanese is often said to be a logical language that does not have anywhere near the whimsical inconsistencies or notorious exceptions of languages like English or French.
English, in fact, can be very

Intro to Spanish Cuisine: 20+ Traditional Recipes (& Vocab!)

How much do you know about traditional Spanish dishes? Learn about the food culture in Spain, and the recipes to salivate over, in this post...
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The cultural aspects of any language you learn are just as important as its grammar and pronunciation. Especially, when we're talking about Spain, with its vibrant traditions and unique style of life!
If you're used to having only three meals a day and eating your food in a hurry, Spaniards will teach you how to appreciate every dish.

12 Japanese Holidays and Celebrations [Infographic]

From January through December, there are many ways to participate in Japans special occasions. So if you're taking Japanese lessons, make sure you get in on the fun! Mark your calendar, here are 12 Japanese holidays you should remember.
Ganjitsu - New Year's Day
January 1st
People around the world celebrate New Years Eve and New Year's Day. In Japan, many businesses remain closed until the 3rd, and there are all types of parties and traditions.
Japanese people view each year as a fre